Khasab (Arabic: خصب‎) is a city in the exclave of Oman northwest of Muscat. It is the capital city of the Musandam peninsula on the coast of the Hormuz Straight between Iran, United Arab Emirates and Oman.

Khasab was a city isolated from the rest of the region for long time. Only until since the contraction of the new road coming from the United Arab Emirates that Khasab itself started to develop in terms of infrastructures and and a more serious touristic interest driving companies.

Khasab offers the perfect starting point to explore the unknown Musandam Peninsula and its special and unique traditions and culture. Today you can enjoy great locations in and around the city and spend 2 or 3 days enjoying the region.

Khasab is great to spend a weekend off from Dubai or to visit on your way to Muscat taking the twice a day ferry-boat along the deserted and arid rocky coast of Musandam.

Khasab is not of easy access although you have quite a few options of transportation including daily morning flights from Muscat (the Airport of Khasab, located few miles inland from the coast, on 27 June 2011, recorded the world calendar day highest minimum temperature of 41.2° C / 106.16º F), twice a week ferry-boat from Muscat or rent-a-car coming from United Arab Emirates.

You can also walk across the border taking a taxi from Ras al Khaimah to the border. You will probably have to hitchhike from the border to Khasab.

Driving from United Arab Emirates (Khasab from Dubai). One can easily drive from Dubai or any other Emirate taking the northern road towards Ras al Khaimah, heading north to the border. Road is in excellent condition. An Omani visa costs AED 50 (Dirhams) for most nationalities and can be bought directly at the border.edit

Taxi from Ras al Khaimah to Musandam border crossing (Taxi from Ras al Khaimah). You can easily take a taxi from Ras al Khaimah to the border United Arab Emirates and Ras Musandam Peninsula. There are no taxis on the other side. Many trucks pass this border daily, so ask the Omani police officer to get you a ride in one of these trucks hitchhiking all the way to Khasab.36km taxi ride on the Emirate side costs 56 Dirhams. edit

Cruise Ships: Cruise ships often dock at Khasab or anchor off the coast and tender ashore. They often offer shuttles from the port to the town (many stopping at the Fort on the way there and back). There are very few taxis in Khasab, which makes independent touring tricky, however the local tour companies tout at the port entrance offering Dhow dolphin trips along the coast (usually around 3-4hrs), which are usually at a fraction of the cost of organised shore excursions.

Musandam Peninsula is an amazing place and Khasab is the perfect location to explore this Peninsula. Like elsewhere in Oman and Emirates, taxis are not to be found in Khasab. You have to get your own rent-a-car in Khasab or rely on your hotel minivan transportation that can take you where you want.

Rahal Khasab Rent A car (Rent a Car in Khasab), Al souq, ☎+968 91323440, +968 99441700 ([email protected],[email protected]). 8.00am to 10.00pm. Delivering car at air port and ferry, service costumers within 30 kilometers of khasab musandam,car with driver or without driver.edit

Musandam rent a car & services (Rent a Car in Khasab), Old souq, ☎+968 92540406, +968 99784020 ([email protected]). 8.00am to 10.00pm. Delivering car at air port and ferry, service costumers within 30 kilometers of khasab musandam,car with driver or without driver.edit

Walk in Khasab (Walk in Khasab). You can also walk and hike around the region and in the mountains. If you're into full day treks, you can explore the city and nearby villages. During summer months, the Gulf region gets extremely and unbearably hot.edit

Bicycle in Khasab (Bicycle ride in Khasab). If by chance you're living in United Arab Emirates and are visiting Khasab taking your own car, you can bring along your bicycle and explore the city and surrounding villages at ease.edit

Khasab Castle (Khasab Castle), (In front of the sea facing Port Authority). The Portuguese constructed the present fortress in the beginning of the 17th century until their retreat from the region. This castle which house the Wali and his family in recent centuries and which once held prisoners, has been restored and transformed into a regional museum. In the courtyard of the castle are boats and houses representative of unique heritage of Musandam.Entrance ticket 0.50 Rials. edit

Alkmazrh Fort (Alkmazrh Fort). This fort is located inside the city and it seems that belongs to a specific tribe among local people. Still today, the fort is taken care by the tribes youngsters proud of their ancestral possession.edit

Khasab Dhow Port (Khasab Dhow Port). Just facing the Khasab Port Authority for the ferry-boat to Muscat, the traditional port for dhow boats is a place where you can appreciate and enjoy typical boats from this region of the Gulf. You can easily find boats to take you on a sea cruise.edit

Iranian Smugglers (Iranian Smugglers). Khasab is known for its Iranian smugglers. From here everyday hundreds of small jet boats cross the Hormuz strait heading to Southern Iranian cities of Banda Abbas and Qeshm Island.edit

Khasab Palm Groves (Khasab Palm Groves), (Old city). Hidden inside Khasab old city, you can visit and explore the beautiful palm groves. These oases are great and supply local people with some palm dates.edit

Dhow Cruises (Dhow Cruises). Telegraph Island boat tours twice a day Dhow boat excursions depart from Khasab. Currently quite a few agencies take care of this. Prices per trip start at 15 Rials if going with other people, and 30 Rials if you go alone.edit

Village of Tawi Rock Paintings (Village of Tawi). The new road allows access to Tawi where you can visit some prehistoric drawings / rock engraving of boats, animals and warriors.edit

City walk by night (Walk in Khasab). As temperature is far more pleasant during the evening, you can walk around the city center along the avenue and center mosque. Also there are a couple of gardens that are opening by night and where you can see families playing with their kids.edit

4WD Mountain Safari (Mountain Safari). 4wd rides to Jebal Harim, 2087m /6847f above sea level. On these trips organized by several agencies in the city, you can appreciate the beautiful desert rocky mountains of Musandam.edit

Snorkeling (Snorkeling in Musandam). All of Musandam Coast has amazing waters to dive. Near Khasab there are few diving points and zones where you can see and swim among fishes using a diving mask with a shaped tube called a snorkel and swimfins.edit

Dolphin watch (Dolphins in Khasab). If you take one of those dhow boat excursions into Musandam beautiful coast, you'll be able to see dolphins just 10 minutes away from Khasab port.edit

Dhow Khasab Tours (dhow khasab tours), ☎+96898567886 ([email protected]), [7]. 08: AM To 08:00 PM. Dhow Khasab Tours will let you in for a treat by having you take on remarkable escapades in this historic place at the southern tip of Arabia. Filled with history and rich in culture, this is exactly what Oman is. It is one of the oldest civilizations located in the Persian peninsula. Rumour has it that this country is the native land of Sinbad the Sailor. You can see for yourself the beauty of this realm through our tours that offer a variety of atmospheres, from laidback to adventurous.edit

Musandam Restaurant (Musandam Restaurant), PO BOX 1/811 Musandam Oman, ☎+968 26730569. 8am to 11 pm. Local meat and fish dishes in this restaurant located in center city. Expect to pay from 1 Rial to 2 Rials depending on what you eat. Some vegetarian/vegan options.edit

Ice Cream (Eat Ice Cream in Khasab), (In the city center). Many supermarkets have freezers with several types of ice cream. With the extreme heat of Musandam Peninsula, enjoy a cold creamy ice cream.0.3 Rials up to 0.5 Rials. edit

Fruit milk shakes (Drink fruit shakes in Khasab). Some restaurants can prepare you fruit milk shakes. These are made with real fruit and often mixed with ice cream and full pieces of fresh fruit.1 Rial to 2 Rials depending your choice. edit

Black tea (Drink tea in Khasab). All the local restaurants serve black tea. This is the traditional tea from the region. Usually nowadays is Lipton Black Tea.edit

Fly from Khasab to Muscat (Khasab Muscat Flight), Khasab Airport - Sultanate of Oman. Flights from Khasab to Muscat go daily for a 45 min flight. You have to buy the tickets with at least the day before you fly.25 Rials one way. edit